Kentucky whitewater - Harrod's Creek, Oldham/Jefferson County Oldham/Jefferson county, Kentucky 53 to Ohio River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     30 miles   Kayaked from 329 to 42 ... weather was great ... about 5 spots that you will need to get out and walk ... what an excellent paddle. Says Brendan The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Louisville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Kentucky 53 to Ohio River stretch of Harrod's Creek in Oldham/Jefferson County is 30     miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The Kentucky 53 to Ohio River section is the only paddling section along Harrod's Creek. The natural beauty of Oldham/Jefferson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Briefly   about the general area: During the summer months highs here at Harrod's Creek reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Harrod's Creek fall into the 10's. Harrod's Creek is a reasonably wet place generally with lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July while February is frequently the driest month. Harrod's Creek, Kentucky 53 to Ohio River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 30 miles Average Gradient: 8 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4472 Longitude: -85.40941 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.3288 Longitude: -85.63131 Paddler input for Harrod's Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Harrod's Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: SCOTTSBURG 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, the metro area neareast to Harrod's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Harrod's Creek.   Whitewater Near Harrod's Creek: Ohio River, Clark County , 18 miles away, Class II(IV) - 1 miles long (Upper Falls of Ohio) Little Kentucky River, Henry/Trimble County , 19 miles away, Class II - 8.1 miles long (Sulphur to Kentucky 421) Plum Creek, Spencer County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 8.9 miles long (Wilsonville to Salt River) Ohio River, Clark County , 19 miles away, Class I(II) - 0 miles long (Lower Falls of Ohio) Salt River, Bullitt County , 23 miles away, Class I - 11.5 miles long (Stringer Lane river bottoms to Shepherdsville) Floyds Fork, Bullitt County , 24 miles away, Class I - 9.6 miles long (1526 Bridge to Highway 61/Salt River)   Ski Areas Near Harrod's Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 60 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 69 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 164 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 165 miles away, 300 vertical feet Swiss Valley, Michigan , 194 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 199 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Harrod's Creek: Holiday Inn Express Louisville I-265 East, Ky, Louisville , 5 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Louisville Northeast, Louisville , 6 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Louisville Northeast, Louisville , 6 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Louisville Hurstbourne, Louisville , 8 miles away Embassy Suites Louisville East, Ky, Louisville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Harrod's Creek: Clarksville Koa Kampground, Clarksville, 17 miles away Add-more Campground, Clarksville, 17 miles away Lake Jericho Recreational Area, Smithfield, 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Harrod's Creek: Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Prospect , 3 miles away Indian Springs Golf Club, Louisville , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Harrod's Creek